Living la vida loca

Last week was so crazy busy, busy enough that I couldn't even remember what we did until I sat down and really thought hard about it. Time just flies when your loving life. Anyway, Aaron had basketball games on Monday. Tuesday after running I set the pool and slip n slide up. For the first time Whitney actually ran and went on her belly. She has been almost afraid of the water - since it's cold, until recently. We had fun chilling outside and soaking in some sun before it got too hot. Aaron has claimed Tuesday nights after his Elder's Quorum meetings Volleyball night. Our neighbors the Cooks are very good players and it's always fun to get a somewhat competitive game going. I've really enjoyed it because for the first time since Jr. High I'm remembering how to spike. It would sure help if I could jump.

Wednesday I thought it would be fun to take the kids up to Bridalveil Falls. I Rollerbladed up the Canyon on the sweet trail - I love that provo trail, it's so pretty! It was quite the workout though, pushing two kids in a stroller while rollerblading against a slight wind -felt like I was pushing a tire up the canyon. It was so worth it though. I wish I would've remembered to take the camera because the kids were so cute. Whitney was excited about the challenge of moving from rock to rock without touching the water -water was freezing! Travis stood on the gravel that had just a little water on it and enjoyed throwing rock after rock in the water and watching it splash. They really had a good time. We had a picnic and then headed back for a much needed nap. That night Aaron came home from work a little early so we could hike to the hot pots. It is such a gorgeous hike - amazing! I loved everything about it except for the view at the top - the nudists!! Holy Cow did I want to throw up - that's enough to cure anyone of a sex drive!! These free loving hippies that were definitely high - I'm pretty naive but they were definitely high - were just being one with nature up there. Maybe it was the sulfur but I couldn't even eat my dinner - I wanted to upchuck, so the kids quickly ate and we headed back down.

Thursday we had our Ward Party at the City Pool. I love this ward activity. We ate dinner and built sand castles on the sand volleyball court and then went and swam. Since it was pretty late Aaron took Travis home before the swim part - which he was not thrilled about at all! He could see the swim park and was excited. It was so nice to be able to focus all my attention on Whitney though. Travis is so demanding I don't get much one on one time with her. She is such a fun, cute kid.

Friday night we headed up to my house to celebrate my Dad's b-day. Saturday morning Me, Aaron and Lindsay went boating with Aaron's Uncle. We went freakin' early - so it was pretty cold still, but the water was glass, and when the sun popped out it was perfect. We all had our injuries but it was my favorite boating experience yet. I was able to wakeboard as much as I wanted to - to the point where I could try to start doing tricks - it was such a blast!!!! Later that day the family got together. Jeff and Selly flew in for a friends reception - seeing them made me miss them that much more! Plus I'm pretty sure Travis has a crush on Selly. Here are some pics, courtesy Lori.

This is proof of Whitney going down the slip n' slide.

I think my kids had about 50 Popsicles while at G&G Rasmussen's house. Here is Whit and Brooklyn.

Here is Travis attacking Brooklyn with his air sword. He is boy through and through - although he does walk pretty darn good in heels!

Well, I know that was really long, but I'm making sure that we are making this the "summer of the Hoopes'." This week is pretty much our relaxing week before family comes again and all the 24th festivities start. The weather has been awesome. The only thing I'm wanting to pack in is some tennis - perhaps later.